What Psychology Says About Popular Window Colors

 Color has the power to affect perception. It can make things seem bigger (or smaller), draw the attention away from something unsightly and energize the room. The wrong choice of window color could ruin your otherwise head-turning home design.

At Renewal by Andersen® of Long Island, our replacement windows come in a bevy of colors, allowing up to 48 possible interior-exterior combinations. To help you pair hues perfectly, let’s explore what psychology says about the most popular colors:

Black

As an accent color, black can make other hues pop and highlight design elements. It can emphasize height, frame the view, produce an illusion of more architecture, and conceal scuff marks. Black-framed windows with metallic hardware can appear sleek and edgy.

White

The visual effect of white trim or frames depends on the colors it’s paired with. It can set wood elements off or subtly accentuate casement, double-hung, or sliding windows with cool-colored walls. With warmer hues, such as browns, reds, oranges or yellows, you can use white to tone things down.

Brown

This is the warm and soft alternative to black. Thanks to its red and yellow properties, brown can naturally blend in with earthy tones. It’s flexible enough to coexist with bright hues or pastels.

Gray

One of the most popular choices in windows installation, gray is the neutral that can mesh with virtually all colors. A weighty shade could connote contemplation or strength, while a muted one helps create a soothing environment.

Green

Dark green lets you bring spring to your home 365 days a year. It is the most relaxing color to look at and lacks the disruptive effect of some hues. In turn, it’s attractive enough to shine on its own but can also share the spotlight as part of a tonal ensemble.

Let Renewal by Andersen of Long Island help you choose the best window color combination for your home. Call us at (866) 609-5033 today to schedule your free, in-home consultation in Massapequa, NY.